News Release

Friday, February 9, 2018

**The following information is based on a preliminary and ongoing
investigation, which continues to evolve as investigators
interview witnesses, review physical and electronic records, and
analyze forensic evidence. The Department's understanding of the
facts and circumstances may change as additional evidence is
collected and analyzed**

Wilmington: On February 2, 2018, around 3:30 p.m.,
officers assigned to the Los Angeles Police Department Harbor
Division Gang Enforcement Detail were in the area of Anaheim Street
and Ronan Avenue. They saw a white minivan driving recklessly and
attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The driver of the minivan,
later identified as 34-year-old Pedro Gudino, did not stop and
there was a brief vehicle pursuit before Gudino collided with two
vehicles in the area of West Opp Street and Fries Avenue. The
minivan came to a stop because of the collision. Gudino, who was
armed with a semiautomatic handgun, pointed it, and fired at the
officers. At that time, Police Officers II Andres Martinez, Serial
No. 41620, and James Welch, Serial No. 41822, fired at and struck
Gudino. Gudino fell to the ground and was transported by Los
Angeles Fire Department personnel to a local hospital and was
listed in critical condition. A man in a second-floor apartment was
struck by a round in the leg during the Officer-Involved Shooting.
He was transported by Fire Department personnel to a local hospital
for treatment of the non-life threatening gunshot wound.

A loaded semiautomatic handgun was recovered at the scene. No
officers were injured.

LAPD's specialized Force Investigation Division (FID) responded to
the scene and began interviewing witnesses and collecting forensic
evidence. A representative from the Office of the Inspector General
responded and monitored the scene investigation.

The complete investigation will be reviewed by the Chief of Police
and the Board of Police Commissioners and the Office of the
Inspector General to determine the thoroughness and accuracy of the
investigation and whether the use of deadly force complied with the
LAPD's policies and procedures. Additionally, representatives from
the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office who responded to
the scene will review the subsequent FID investigation; evidence
collected and witness statements to determine if the force used by
the officer(s) was reasonable.

Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is urged
to call the LAPD at any of the following numbers:

• During business hours at 213-486-5230;
• During non-business hours or on weekends at (877)-LAPD-24-7
(877-527-3247);
• Anonymously 24-hours a day to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS
(800-222-8477) or by texting "LAPD" and your tip to phone number
274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S); or
• Online at www.lapdonline.org and click on "Anonymous Web
Tips.